HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
8,380 km
5,207 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,380 km
5,207 mi / 4,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
40°
northeast

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HPA SFO
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HPA SFO
ICAO Code NFTL KSFO
City Lifuka San Francisco
Country Tonga United States
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 31 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lifuka (HPA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,380 kilometers (5,207 miles / 4,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tonga with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Lifuka, it's 01:33 in San Francisco. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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